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Ronald

RAH-nəld

Popularity

#575

falling

Letters

6

Syllables

2

Origin

Norse

Total Births

1,085,633

Peak Year

#34,973 in 1947

First Recorded

1883

Style

Classic & Timeless

Spelling

Easy to spell

What It Means

Derived from the Norse name *Rögnvaldr*, meaning 'advice ruler' or 'powerful counselor'. It is composed of the elements *rögn* meaning 'advice' and *valdr* meaning 'ruler'.

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Numerology

9

The Idealist

Compassionate, humanitarian, and visionary. Names vibrating at 9 carry universal love.

Famous Namesakes

  • Ronald Reagan

    40th President of the United States

  • Ronaldinho

    Brazilian former professional footballer

Nicknames

Personality Traits

StrongIntelligentLeadershipReliable

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